# Blätter vs Reportagen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reportagen at none against Blätter's 15. Reportagen also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Blätter's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 33%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blätter sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Reportagen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blätter ships an update every 8 months, Reportagen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blätter | Reportagen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blatter/id1439904786/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 180 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Blätter Verlagsgesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439904785) | [Reportagen](https://appshunter.io/developer/879486387) |

## What reviewers say

### Blätter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blatter/id1439904786)

Access the digital edition of a leading political-scientific monthly magazine. Read in-depth analyses and commentary on German and international political events. Offers a free trial and various subscription options.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine editions, Political analysis and commentary, Expert author contributions, Free trial available, Subscription options, Single issue purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blätter Jahresabonnement | $69.99 | per year |
| Blätter 12/2018 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 9/2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 10/2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 11/2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blaetter 12/2022 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 1/2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 2/2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 9/2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 11/2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blätter 12/2023 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blaetter 4/2024 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blaetter 8/2024 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blaetter 9/2024 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blaetter 5/2024 | $9.99 | one-time |


### Reportagen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reportagen/id1599533861)

Access a curated collection of compelling true stories and insightful essays from experienced journalists and storytellers. Read and save articles for offline access, adjust text size, and share content with friends. The app provides a unique reading experience, bringing the world's narratives to your device.

**Highlights:** Curated true stories and essays, Offline reading and saving, Adjustable font size, Article bookmarking, Content sharing, Searchable archive

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blätter free?

Blätter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reportagen free?

Reportagen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Blätter or Reportagen have ads?

Neither Blätter nor Reportagen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blätter or Reportagen?

Blätter ships an update every 8 months, and Reportagen every 2 months. Most recently, Blätter was updated on September 23, 2026 and Reportagen on September 14, 2026.

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